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Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)Asparagaceae

Common Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinthus orientalis, universally known as the common hyacinth or garden hyacinth, is a spectacularly fragrant,…

Not applicable - no medicinal usesNo known therapeutic benefitsDoes not treat diseases
Common Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea)Convolvulaceae

Common Morning Glory

Ipomoea purpurea

Ipomoea purpurea, commonly known as the tall morning glory or purple morning glory, is a captivating annual or tender perennial…

ConstipationEdemaInflammation
Common Plantain (Astrantia maxima)Various

Common Plantain

Astrantia maxima

Astrantia maxima, commonly known as Great Masterwort or Masterwort, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae…

Minor CutsSkin IrritationsWounds
Concha Ceanothus (Ceanothus concha)Rhamnaceae

Concha Ceanothus

Ceanothus concha

Ceanothus 'Concha', commonly known as California lilac 'Concha', is a distinguished evergreen shrub belonging to the Rhamnaceae…

Not for Ceanothus 'Concha' (ornamental)Lymphatic Congestion (genus-level traditional use)Respiratory Ailments (genus-level traditional use)
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)Apocynaceae

Confederate Jasmine

Trachelospermum asiaticum

Confederate Jasmine, scientifically known as Trachelospermum asiaticum, is an elegant, evergreen perennial vine celebrated for…

Inflammation (topical)Pain relief (topical)Swelling reduction (topical)
Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis)Malvaceae

Confederate Rose

Hibiscus mutabilis

Hibiscus mutabilis, commonly known as the Confederate rose, cotton rose, or change-about, is a captivating flowering plant…

InflammationWoundsSkin infections
Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea)Saxifragaceae

Coral Bells

Heuchera sanguinea

Heuchera sanguinea, commonly known as Coral Bells or sometimes Alumroot, is a captivating herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Minor cuts and abrasionsDiarrhea (traditional use)Dysentery (traditional use)
Coral Vine (Antigonon leptopus)Polygonaceae

Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus

Antigonon leptopus, commonly known as Coral Vine, Chain of Love, or Mexican Creeper, is an exuberant, fast-growing perennial…

InflammationOxidative stressMinor wounds
Cordyline Australis (Cordyline australis)Various

Cordyline Australis

Cordyline australis

Cordyline australis, commonly known as the Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm, or New Zealand Cabbage Tree, is a prominent evergreen…

InflammationMinor aches and painsDigestive discomfort
Coreopsis Grandiflora (Coreopsis grandiflora)Various

Coreopsis Grandiflora

Coreopsis grandiflora

Coreopsis grandiflora, commonly known as Large-Flower Tickseed or Common Coreopsis, is a striking herbaceous perennial native to…

None traditionally documented for specific human diseasesOrnamental garden plantPollinator habitat support
Coreopsis Tinctoria (Coreopsis tinctoria)Various

Coreopsis Tinctoria

Coreopsis tinctoria

Coreopsis tinctoria, commonly known as Plains Coreopsis or Golden Tickseed, is a vibrant annual herbaceous plant belonging to…

Neurodegenerative diseases (potential support)Alzheimer's disease (research interest)Parkinson's disease (research interest)
Coreopsis Verticillata (Coreopsis verticillata)Various

Coreopsis Verticillata

Coreopsis verticillata

Coreopsis verticillata, commonly known as Threadleaf Coreopsis or Tickseed, is a graceful perennial herb native to the eastern…

IndigestionInflammationMinor infections
Coronilla Varia (Coronilla varia)Fabaceae

Coronilla Varia

Coronilla varia

Coronilla varia, also known as Crown Vetch or Purple Crown Vetch, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Soil ErosionLand DegradationStomach Ailments (Traditional Claim)
Corydalis (Corydalis solida)Papaveraceae

Corydalis

Corydalis solida

Corydalis solida, commonly known as Fumewort or Squirrel Corn, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant in the Papaveraceae…

Chronic Pain ManagementHeadachesMenstrual Cramps
Corydalis Flexuosa (Corydalis flexuosa)Various

Corydalis Flexuosa

Corydalis flexuosa

Corydalis flexuosa, commonly known as the Blue Corydalis or Chinese Blue Poppy, is an enchanting perennial herbaceous plant…

PainInflammationMild Depression
Corydalis Lutea (Corydalis lutea)Various

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis lutea

Corydalis lutea, commonly known as Yellow Corydalis or Yellow Fumitory, is a charming, short-lived perennial herbaceous plant…

Mild depression (genus)Mental disturbances (genus)Emotional disturbances (genus)
Corylopsis Pauciflora (Corylopsis pauciflora)Hamamelidaceae

Corylopsis Pauciflora

Corylopsis pauciflora

Corylopsis pauciflora, commonly known as buttercup winterhazel, is a captivating deciduous shrub. It is native to the temperate…

Ornamental
Cosmos Atrosanguineus (Cosmos atrosanguineus)Various

Cosmos Atrosanguineus

Cosmos atrosanguineus

Cosmos Atrosanguineus, commonly known as Chocolate Cosmos, is a captivating perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. This…

inflammationfeverminor cuts
Cosmos Bipinnatus (Cosmos bipinnatus)Asteraceae

Cosmos Bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos bipinnatus, widely recognized as the garden cosmos, is a graceful annual herbaceous plant in the expansive Asteraceae…

InflammationOxidative StressMinor Wounds
Cosmos Sulphureus (Cosmos sulphureus)Asteraceae

Cosmos Sulphureus

Cosmos sulphureus

Cosmos sulphureus is commonly known as the Yellow Cosmos or Orange Cosmos. It is a striking herbaceous annual in the Asteraceae…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Issues
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis)Rosaceae

Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster horizontalis

Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis), a captivating member of the Rosaceae family, is widely recognized as a versatile,…

Mild urinary issuesDigestive discomfortFluid retention
Crabapple (Malus floribunda)Rosaceae

Crabapple

Malus floribunda

Crabapple, scientifically known as Malus floribunda, is a captivating deciduous tree that typically attains a height of 15 to 25…

IndigestionConstipationOxidative Stress
Cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum)Geraniaceae

Cranesbill

Geranium macrorrhizum

Geranium macrorrhizum, commonly known as Bigroot Geranium or Balkan Geranium, is a robust, rhizomatous perennial belonging to…

DiarrheaMinor WoundsSkin Irritations
Crape Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata)Apocynaceae

Crape Jasmine

Tabernaemontana divaricata

Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly known as the crepe jasmine, pinwheel flower, or East India rosebay, is a beautifully…

PainInflammationFever